Episode 119: Kid Nation

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Ryan is joined once again by Museum of Home Video’s Bret Berg to discuss the tragic experiment in reality tv known as “Kid Nation.” This ambitious show put 40 children in a western ghost town in attempt to see if kids could run society better than adults. Spoiler, they could not. 

Episode 118: American Gladiators Part 2

This episode of Culture Dumps is brought to you by Magic Mind. For 45% off of your order of the new 24 Hour Pack go to magicmind.com/CDJANThis episode marks the epic conclusion of our coverage of American Gladiators. Johnny Ferraro, the eccentric mind behind the show, takes “his” creation on the road and eventually to a dinner theatre. Steroid use runs rampant and the cracks start showing as ratings drop and tensions run high. Eventually, the whole thing comes crashing down. Much like Malibu during the cannonball event in season one. 

PREVIEW Ryan’s Report 2024 Year in Dumps

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Episode 117: American Gladiators Part One

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We are back with part one of a new double dump! Ryan and Parks dive into the sensation that was American Gladiators. Forged from longstanding down home competition, an Elvis impersonator and arm wrestling champion take their small town dreams to Hollywood and end up creating one of the most talked about shows of the late 80’s and early 90’s. But behind the all American image, there was turmoil and treachery…